American Airlines · 16 hours ago
Analyst/Sr Analyst, Operations Modeling and Analytics
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expAmerican Airlines is a leading airline committed to providing a world of possibilities for its employees. The Analyst/Sr Analyst role in Operations Modeling and Analytics involves developing advanced analytical solutions to enhance operational performance, maintaining decision support models, and collaborating with various teams to promote data-driven decision making.
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Responsibilities
Helps improve operational performance of the airline by developing advanced analytical solutions for complex business problems using quantitative techniques and models
Builds and maintain decision support models using simulation and/or statistical techniques
Assists with the flight schedule development, design and evaluation process by developing quantitative tools that address operational efficiency and robustness
Supports the company's long term strategic and growth initiatives through simulation modeling and other related analysis
Builds and maintains quantitative models to evaluate, prescribe and promote operational efficiencies within the airport, airspace, and ATC environments
Communicates effectively with stakeholders across the company and promote data-driven decision making
Interfaces with IT departments, related business departments, and outside vendors to ensure coordinated planning, evaluation and implementation of new decision support systems
Research current practices and industry trends, generate options for improvement, test new ideas and help the business unit with implementation
Benchmark American Airlines' performance versus other airlines and industries
Keep abreast of latest advances in analytic techniques and IT solutions that solve complex airline business problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Operations Research, Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Applied Statistics, or a related field)
3+ years of relevant work experience
In-depth knowledge and strong background in one or more of the following specialized areas: Advanced optimization modelling methods (LPs, MIPs, etc.) and experience building large-scale models using FICO Xpress, ILOG CPLEX, or similar
Building simulation models using AirTOP, SIMMOD, Arena, SIMIO or similar
Statistical and machine-learning techniques and experience in applying predictive analytics to practical business problems
Strong background in programming and modeling languages (Java and SAS, R or Python)
Experience with extraction, cleansing and analysis of large datasets to identify key trends and insights
Experience using data visualization software (Tableau or similar) to explore and analyze data
Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills (both oral and written)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SQL, etc
Strong business acumen, technical learning/innovation mindset and a drive for results
Demonstrated ability to perform both independently and as a team member, handle multiple assignments and respond efficiently to changing priorities
Preferred
Domain knowledge in the airline industry or other transportation-related field
Familiarity with Big Data methodology, technology and related data query tools
Benefits
Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an airline company that operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. It is a sub-organization of American Airlines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2023-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2023-02-08Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2015-01-01Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Parker
Chairman and former CEO at American Airlines
David Seymour
Chief Operating Officer
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